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Biography
Nekpen Obasogie is a Canada-based Nigerian writer. She is the author of the book Great Benin: The Alcazar of Post-Colonial Culture. In 2022, she received the honorary Pen Award for her contributions to the promotion of the Benin culture. In 2022, she initiated the annual Edo Language Day Worldwide, which is August 13th every year.
Background
Nekpen Obasogie was born in Benin City, the capital city of Edo State in Nigeria. She later moved to Canada where she now lives.
Work
Her interest in Benin History and culture have seen her produced different literary piece in the subject area. This include her books titled The Life of Princess Adesuwa and Great Benin: The Alcazar of Post-Colonial Culture. In 2022, she initiated the annual Edo Language Day Worldwide, which is August 13th every year. She also served as Assistant Secretary to the Nigerian Canadian Association in Toronto (NCA) from 2021 to 2023.